Tsingtao, Oct. 91.
Further reports reaching here in connexion with the capture Haichow last Tuesday by the naval and military expedition from 'Tsingtao are to the. effect that the expedition disarmed a superior force of the enemy' in point numbers. More than 3,000 of Bel Bao-shan's army are reported to have laid down their arms. There were searcely more than 2000 mon the Fengtien force, but they were Dacked up by four of the most seaworthy and heavily armed men-of-war in the North-Eastern Squatrin, led by the cruiver Hal tiataction is felt here and over this exploit,. and steps have already been taken to strengthen the Fengtien hold over what may develop to an important strategic centre. "A-transport with 1,600 men on board left Inst. night for Haichow and it is understood will be followed by more. General Chang Chung-chang regards his Posseesion-of Hatchow nae distinct menace-to the enemy, it allows hint-to Iaunch a re track from, that point—Reuter.
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